Bad Love an Alpha’s Regret by Elise Sinclair

Chapter 108

Going back to Aaron’s pack after this time apart feels strange.

And a lot like coming home.

We’re quiet for most of the ride.

It’s pitch black save for the headlights on the vehicles and these backcountry roads are virtually deserted. We’ve nearly

hit a few deer already, and I know Cedric is hoping we do. He

loves fresh venison.

“Take a run when you get home if you’re that hungry,” Aaron warns him. “But don’t dent another truck.”

The guys chuckle. William glances at us in the backseat. “I offered to drive.”

“No. You’re slow as f**k,” Cedric argues. “We wouldn’t make it

home til next week.”

They continue to rib each other goodnaturedly.

There is an ease among them, and even I feel more comfortable amid Aaron’s guys, which is surprising to say the least. They never really welcomed me in the past. I’ve always

like an outsider.

the way Aaron has

it’s just that these wolves are a ‘known’ evil.

it could just be that I am a

than theirs, comparatively.

reason, I feel lighter than I have

glances in the rearview. “Lucas is

see their headlights in the distance. “Seeing as those SUVS have the trunks,” I say, “maybe it’s not such a bad thing that they’re obeying

considers that. “Fair point,” he tells

other SUVS escort us. For the event, I expected some show of force, so I wasn’t surprised when he came with a contingency of wolves, but I get the impression that he’s been more

ask. “Or are

“Better safe than sorry,” he

doesn’t answer my

roll my eyes and then

got enough problems on my plate, I probably shouldn’t court any extras anyway. But there is a pang

…whatever our relationship

been trust.

Power and privilege.

Motives and agendas.

Passion and pain.

this is all we are capable

some boring existence without the drama or extremes. It doesn’t suit Aaron. He’s

live without the fighting and drama.